Chris Crawford

Chris Crawford

Technology Executive | F500 | Strategy | Innovation | Global Leadership | Program Management

GE VernovaNorwalk, Connecticut, United States

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Experience28+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

I have had a passion for technology from a very young age. Ever since I built my first computer with my dad. I could only begin to imagine back then the impact technology would have on my personal and professional life. Over the past 20 years, I have brought that passion for technology to the business world to inspire innovation and deliver productivity. I have built and led high performance teams to deliver technology solutions that drive growth, customer satisfaction and operational productivity. I have accomplished this by unleashing the talent and passion of individuals and harnessing it to allow them to drive innovative problem solving. Throughout my career, I have worked and led in every aspect of Information Technology – Application Development, Infrastructure, Governance and Compliance, Program management, Cyber Security, and IT Operations. My unique and diverse background allows me to provide leadership, vision, and focus to drive change and help others realize what is truly possible. Specialties: • Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting • Enterprise Program/Product Management • Strategic Vendor Management • Lean/Six Sigma Process Improvement • Organizational Transformation • Team Leadership, Coaching, Employee Development • Mergers, Divestitures, Acquisitions, Integrations • Technology Selection, Deployment, and Support • Scrum, Waterfall, and Hybrid SDLC Implementations • Technology Portfolio Management

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • GE VernovaCurrent
    Jul 2023–Present· 3 yrs 2 mos
    • Chief Information Officer, Treasury, Cash Management and Financial ServicesCurrent
      Jul 2023–Present
  • 2014–Jul 2023· 9 yrs 6 mos
    • Executive - Treasury DT
      2022–Jul 2023
    • Sr Director - Digital Technology Cash Payments, Risk, Master Data
      2017–Dec 2021
    • Sr Director - Digital Operations, CyberSecurity, Risk & Compliance
      2014–Dec 2016
  • Jul 2011–2014· 2 yrs 6 mos
    • Chief Information Officer
      Jul 2011–2014
  • Dec 2007–Jul 2011· 3 yrs 7 mos
    • Lead, IT Infrastructure
      Dec 2007–Jul 2011
  • 1998–Dec 2007· 9 yrs 11 mos
    • Leader, Business Technology
      2002–Dec 2007
    • Senior Business Systems Analyst - Siebel
      Jun 2000–2002
    • Ecommerce Java Programmer
      Sep 1999–Jun 2000
    • Jr. Systems Engineer
      1998–Sep 1999

Education

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

MANGAGMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Fox School of Business at Temple University

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Drexel University

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Skills & Expertise

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Project ManagementComplianceTeam LeadershipWeb DevelopmentOracleC Level ManagementTeam BuildingBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness AnalysisSecurityStrategic PlanningInformation ArchitectureCross-functional Team LeadershipCIOsProcess ImprovementIT Regulatory ComplianceBusiness DevelopmentIT Financial ManagementOperations ManagementIT Strategy